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Snow on sidewalks “adversely impacts” Hamilton’s LGBTQ community: committee report
True North ^ | April 28, 2021 | Cosmin Dszurdsza

Posted on 04/28/2021 4:55:11 AM PDT by Loyalist

Hamilton’s LGBTQ Advisory Committee claimed in a report that snow on the city’s sidewalks is a “disability justice” issue which adversely impacts the city’s LGBTQ community.

The letter of support was presented to city council on Tuesday in response to a prior decision by the Hamilton’s Public Works Committee to not expand the portion of sidewalks cleared by the city following winter squalls.

On April 19, the Public Works Committee voted down a motion by Coun. Nrinder Nann to vastly increase the area the city was responsible for. According to Nann’s motion, the city would have to clear an additional 783 kilometers of sidewalk, which could increase residential taxes by approximately $12.

Currently, the city only clears 397 kilometers out of the available 2,445 kilometers of sidewalks.

“Not clearing snow from the City’s sidewalks is an issue of accessibility and disability justice. These issues adversely impact Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+Hamiltonians,” wrote LBTQ Advisory Committee Chair Cameron Kroetsch.

“The Mapping the Void needs assessment that was published by the School of Labour Studies at McMaster University revealed that a disproportionate number of 2SLGBTQIA+ Hamiltoniansidentify themselves as having a disability (39.3% of the 872 respondents).“

(Excerpt) Read more at tnc.news ...


TOPICS: Canada; Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: 2spirit; homosexualagenda; snow
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To: Loyalist

It’s a slippery slope.


21 posted on 04/28/2021 5:26:47 AM PDT by Rocky
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To: Kharis13

Maybe the butt-plugs are being driven home when they hit the sidewalk.


22 posted on 04/28/2021 5:32:36 AM PDT by gundog (It was a bright cold day in April, and the clocks were striking thirteen. )
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To: Loyalist

too busy plowing each other to plow sidewalks...


23 posted on 04/28/2021 5:34:17 AM PDT by heavy metal (smiling improves your face value as well as making people wonder what the hell you're up to... 😁)
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To: Loyalist
How is snow and ice removal a gay issue?

It severely inhibits prancing and flouncing.

24 posted on 04/28/2021 5:36:16 AM PDT by TangoLimaSierra (⭐⭐To the left, truth is right-wing extremism.⭐⭐)
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To: Caipirabob
I was half expecting to see a report on the impact on the minority community because the snow was “white”.

So was I. Snow ❄️ is racist, don’t cha know. What’s that old saying, women and minorities, hardest hit.

25 posted on 04/28/2021 5:37:46 AM PDT by Mark17 (Father of US Air Force combat pilot )
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To: Loyalist

Slip, slide and sashay

(You know we’re nearer to the Lord’s return them more folks slip, slide and sashay...)


26 posted on 04/28/2021 5:42:36 AM PDT by Rurudyne (Standup Philosopher)
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To: Flick Lives

People warning of slippery slopes were received thus 20 years ago. And before as well.

Hey, it hasn’t even been 20 years since the Lawrence decision!


27 posted on 04/28/2021 5:45:02 AM PDT by Rurudyne (Standup Philosopher)
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To: Flick Lives

Two Spirit is some new government word for Indian? Or some government approved medieval (er, mystical ) religion?


28 posted on 04/28/2021 5:51:23 AM PDT by Robert A Cook PE (Method, motive, and opportunity: No morals, shear madness and hatred by those who cheat.)
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To: Loyalist

Would not want the knees to get all cold and icy for the “snowblowers.”


29 posted on 04/28/2021 5:57:01 AM PDT by N. Theknow (Kennedys-Can't drive, can't ski, can't fly, can't skipper a boat-But they know what's best for you.)
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To: Loyalist

If you think it’s hard for some morbidly obese dude to get around on snow and ice, imagine him doing it in high heels


30 posted on 04/28/2021 6:03:32 AM PDT by lump in the melting pot
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To: Loyalist

Can’t they just get in their Lesbaru and get where they need to go? They’re all wheel drive for Pete’s sake.


31 posted on 04/28/2021 6:04:41 AM PDT by VTenigma (The Democrat party is the party of the mathematically challenged )
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To: Loyalist

It doesn’t snow in fabulous gay flag colors.


32 posted on 04/28/2021 6:15:55 AM PDT by bgill
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To: Tolerance Sucks Rocks

Hamilton in the news again?!

I was born and raised in Hamilton, and currently live about 10 minutes south of that horrible city. I called it the armpit of Ontario in the last thread....that last thread being about how Hamilton is lining up minorities first to get the Gates Jab. I guess that wasn’t enough! Now they have to clear the snow for the sexual deviants in order to show they’re not hateful.

https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3954092/posts


33 posted on 04/28/2021 6:19:13 AM PDT by JudyinCanada (Aim low, avoid disappointment.)
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To: tired&retired

I see handicapped spots designated all over the crappiest areas of towns that are congested/have limited parking - yet the drivers seem fine. It has become a way to secure parking in areas with little of it.


34 posted on 04/28/2021 6:20:28 AM PDT by kearnyirish2 (Affirmative action is economic warfare against white males (and therefore white families).)
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To: Loyalist

“Not clearing snow from the City’s sidewalks is an issue of accessibility and disability justice. These issues adversely impact Two Spirit and LGBTQIA+Hamiltonians,” wrote LBTQ Advisory Committee Chair Cameron Kroetsch.

“shovel it yourself”
Cameron: “I don’t care about it THAT much”


35 posted on 04/28/2021 6:24:13 AM PDT by AppyPappy (How many fingers am I holding up, Winston? )
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To: Loyalist

The snow shovel manufacturers need to stop making snow shovels that only heterosexuals can use, and make “orientation neutral” snow shovels.


36 posted on 04/28/2021 6:26:39 AM PDT by Verginius Rufus
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To: Loyalist

37 posted on 04/28/2021 6:26:48 AM PDT by simpson96
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To: Loyalist

Mental illness on display. Sad.

What about tran-species ?

Those humans who are transitioning to turtles have a really hard time on snow covered sidewalks.
Transpecies humans who are transitioning to cats will have an easier time. Cats are very agile.
Oh darn it, I just “enable shamed” turtles since cats are more agile.


38 posted on 04/28/2021 6:27:13 AM PDT by HereInTheHeartland (Leave me alone, I have no incriminating evidence on the Clintons)
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To: JudyinCanada
Hamilton the armpit of Ontario?

Have you been to South Detroit (Windsor)?

39 posted on 04/28/2021 6:34:26 AM PDT by Former Proud Canadian (Islam---At war with Western Civilization for 1400 years)
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To: Loyalist

LGBTQ is a Phycological disorder . Not the publics works problem.


40 posted on 04/28/2021 6:39:09 AM PDT by spincaster (hat )
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